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How redistricting efforts could impact who controls the House in the 2026 midterm elections
NBC Newsยท2025-09-09 16:41

Right now, the Republicans have the majority in the House, but it's a very narrow one. They can afford to lose no more than two seats in next year's midterm elections or they lose the House. That's where this whole redistric thing comes in.Started in Texas. Republicans blowing up the maps. They're trying to draw new district lines that will get them more seats out of Texas.So, currently there are 25 Republican seats in Texas, 13 Democratic. Now, the new map Republicans have drawn could could, depending on h ...